COFIPS 2025 Table report V2

Introduction

This report represents survey responses to the 2025 Colorado Firearm Injury Prevention Survey (COFIPS) stratified by having or not having firearms in or around the home.

The goals of the survey are as follows:

• Monitor trends over time on perceptions of firearm injury and violence burden and causes, the beliefs on policies and practices aimed at reducing harm of firearm injury and violence, and the beliefs and behaviors of those who access firearms

• Inform the ongoing focus of firearm injury prevention strategies

• Advance the field of our understanding of firearm-related topics

Survey Details

• Population: 1,551 Colorado resident adults aged 18 and over. The survey was administered by Ipsos in both English and Spanish. 546 respondents were recruited through the probability-based Colorado sample of Ipsos KnowledgePanel, and an additional 1,006 respondents were from a non-probability opt-in sample to ensure that respondents were representative of diverse Colorado adults.

  A total of 1,485 respondents either had or did not have firearms in or around the home, while 66 respondents either did not answer the question (7) or indicated “I don’t know” (59).

• Analysis and Weighting: Design, post-sampling, and poststratification weights were provided by Ipsos and were applied to account for non-response and to standardize the sample so that findings are representative of Colorado adults. Responses are weighted according to benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey and American Community Survey.

• Data Collection Timeline: June 16 to July 7, 2025

• Survey Description and Administration: Up to 66 questions were asked about concerns and experiences with firearms or firearm-related harms, opinions about firearm-related policies and firearm injury prevention strategies, and access to and storage of household firearms.

This report is not intended to be distributed widely; please share only with permission from the CU survey development team.

Survey Responses

Firearm Perceptions

1.1

Does (or would) keeping a firearm in your home make it a safer place or more dangerous place to be?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Safer	39.3% (35.6‑43.1)	59.7% (53.3‑65.8)	27.3% (23.0‑32.1)
More dangerous	18.5% (15.7‑21.6)	6.5% (3.8‑11.0)	25.3% (21.4‑29.7)
It depends	36.5% (33.0‑40.2)	30.2% (24.8‑36.2)	40.4% (35.8‑45.3)
Unsure/ No opinion	5.7% (4.3‑7.5)	3.6% (1.9‑6.6)	7.0% (5.0‑9.6)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.2

To the best of your knowledge, what is the most common cause of death involving firearms in Colorado?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1549)	Yes (N=493)	No (N=990)
Homicide	23.0% (20.1‑26.3)	20.3% (15.9‑25.6)	24.5% (20.6‑28.8)
Suicide	27.6% (24.2‑31.3)	31.6% (25.7‑38.1)	25.2% (21.0‑29.9)
Accidental shootings	24.5% (21.5‑27.8)	20.0% (15.6‑25.3)	26.9% (22.9‑31.2)
I don’t know	24.8% (21.6‑28.4)	28.1% (22.3‑34.8)	23.4% (19.5‑27.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘To the best of your knowledge, what is the most common cause of death involving firearms in Colorado?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.3

To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements?
Agree or Strongly agree selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Access to a firearm increases the risk of injury and death involving a firearm.	1548	68.2% (64.5‑71.6)	493	57.4% (50.8‑63.7)	990	74.3% (69.7‑78.4)
Securely storing firearms can reduce the risk of injury and death involving a firearm.	1550	91.8% (89.4‑93.6)	493	91.2% (86.4‑94.4)	991	92.2% (89.2‑94.4)
Securely storing firearms can reduce the risk of children being injured or dying from a firearm.	1551	93.2% (90.8‑94.9)	494	93.2% (88.6‑96.0)	991	93.4% (90.4‑95.5)
Temporarily removing firearms from the home if someone is in crisis decreases the risk of injury and death involving a firearm.	1550	82.2% (79.0‑85.1)	494	79.3% (73.1‑84.4)	990	83.7% (79.5‑87.1)
Many suicides can be prevented.	1545	77.7% (74.4‑80.8)	493	71.5% (65.3‑77.0)	988	81.7% (77.5‑85.3)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Strongly disagree', 'Disagree', 'Agree' and 'Strongly agree'
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.4

In households with firearms, how important are these storage methods for preventing firearm injuries and deaths?
Moderately or Very important selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Store firearms so that they are locked up	1532	91.7% (89.2‑93.7)	488	88.9% (84.1‑92.4)	980	93.2% (89.9‑95.5)
Store firearms unloaded	1508	85.2% (82.1‑87.9)	486	81.3% (75.6‑86.0)	960	87.4% (83.2‑90.7)
Store ammunition separate from firearms	1499	76.9% (73.3‑80.2)	487	69.9% (63.3‑75.8)	950	81.3% (76.8‑85.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Not at all important', 'Somewhat important', 'Moderately important' and 'Very important'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In households with firearms, how important are these storage methods for preventing firearm injuries and deaths?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.5

In general, how concerned are you about each of the following events happening to you or your family?
Moderately or Very concerned selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Homicide among adults (not including mass or school shootings)	1551	34.5% (31.1‑38.1)	494	26.7% (21.7‑32.4)	991	38.4% (33.8‑43.1)
Homicide among youth (not including mass or school shootings)	1547	39.6% (36.0‑43.3)	493	31.2% (25.7‑37.2)	988	44.1% (39.4‑49.0)
Suicide among adults	1549	40.3% (36.7‑44.0)	494	30.8% (25.4‑36.7)	989	45.5% (40.7‑50.3)
Suicide among youth	1550	45.8% (42.0‑49.6)	494	34.9% (29.2‑41.1)	990	52.1% (47.2‑57.0)
Mass shootings	1548	56.5% (52.7‑60.3)	494	46.3% (39.9‑52.8)	989	61.4% (56.4‑66.1)
School shootings	1549	55.0% (51.2‑58.8)	494	45.6% (39.2‑52.1)	991	59.7% (54.7‑64.5)
Political violence (physical harm motivated by political goals)	1547	53.1% (49.2‑56.9)	491	42.8% (36.5‑49.3)	990	58.0% (53.0‑62.8)
Police-involved shootings	1548	41.2% (37.6‑44.9)	493	30.2% (24.9‑36.1)	989	46.8% (42.0‑51.7)
Accidental shootings among adults	1548	34.6% (31.2‑38.1)	494	26.7% (21.8‑32.3)	988	38.8% (34.3‑43.5)
Accidental shootings among youth	1549	44.5% (40.8‑48.2)	493	37.4% (31.5‑43.7)	990	48.5% (43.6‑53.3)
Spouse or partner violence	1549	40.9% (37.3‑44.6)	494	32.7% (27.3‑38.7)	989	44.5% (39.8‑49.3)
Child abuse	1550	45.6% (41.9‑49.4)	494	37.6% (31.9‑43.7)	990	49.2% (44.3‑54.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Not concerned at all', 'Somewhat concerned', 'Moderately concerned' and 'Very concerned'
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In general, how concerned are you about each of the following events happening to you or your family?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.6

Have you done any of the following to protect yourself or your family from the possibility of firearm-related injury or violence?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1550)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Avoided large crowds, such as music festivals or crowded bars and clubs	33.9% (30.4‑37.6)	33.3% (27.4‑39.8)	33.9% (29.5‑38.6)
Avoided attending religious services, cultural events, or celebrations	11.6% (9.5‑14.1)	6.4% (4.5‑9.0)	14.4% (11.4‑18.1)
Avoided using public transit, such as buses or trains	16.8% (14.1‑19.8)	17.3% (12.8‑23.0)	16.0% (12.8‑19.8)
Purchased a firearm	18.4% (15.6‑21.6)	33.7% (27.9‑40.0)	10.5% (7.7‑14.1)
Attended a firearm safety class or practiced shooting a firearm	24.2% (21.0‑27.7)	40.3% (34.0‑46.9)	15.8% (12.5‑19.7)
Changed or considered changing the school that your child attends	5.8% (4.3‑7.8)	5.6% (3.4‑9.2)	6.1% (4.2‑8.8)
Talked to your child or other family members about firearm safety	29.6% (26.1‑33.2)	36.4% (30.3‑43.0)	25.5% (21.5‑30.1)
Talked to your child or other family members about how they can protect themselves against firearm violence	18.8% (16.0‑21.8)	24.4% (19.3‑30.2)	14.9% (11.9‑18.5)
Changed where you live	5.5% (4.0‑7.6)	6.3% (3.8‑10.1)	5.0% (3.2‑7.7)
Talked to a mental health professional or health care provider about your concerns	6.1% (4.5‑8.2)	7.0% (4.2‑11.5)	5.5% (3.8‑8.1)
Talked to law enforcement about your concerns	3.8% (2.7‑5.4)	4.4% (2.8‑6.9)	3.7% (2.2‑6.0)
None of these	33.5% (30.0‑37.3)	24.1% (18.9‑30.1)	39.2% (34.5‑44.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.7

Have you or anyone in your close social circle (family or close friends) ever been injured by or died from any of these events?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1519)	Yes (N=488)	No (N=971)
Homicide (not as part of mass or school shooting)	10.7% (8.4‑13.6)	15.0% (10.5‑20.9)	7.8% (5.4‑11.2)
Suicide	24.8% (21.6‑28.3)	26.9% (21.3‑33.3)	24.0% (20.0‑28.6)
Mass shooting	3.8% (2.6‑5.6)	6.3% (3.8‑10.4)	2.6% (1.5‑4.6)
School shooting	4.0% (2.9‑5.4)	4.9% (3.3‑7.3)	3.7% (2.4‑5.8)
Police-involved shooting	3.7% (2.5‑5.4)	4.4% (2.4‑7.8)	3.4% (2.0‑5.7)
Accidental shooting	6.9% (5.2‑9.0)	8.6% (5.8‑12.5)	5.9% (4.0‑8.7)
Spouse or partner violence	9.3% (7.2‑11.9)	7.4% (4.8‑11.4)	9.8% (7.1‑13.3)
None of these	59.3% (55.4‑63.1)	57.0% (50.3‑63.4)	61.4% (56.5‑66.2)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select multiple responses
a ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you or anyone in your close social circle (family or close friends) ever been injured by or died from any of these events?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.8

Did any of these injuries or deaths involve firearms?
Yes selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Homicide (not including mass or school shootings)	157	76.5% (63.1‑86.0)	62	68.3% (46.7‑84.2)	88	82.4% (66.9‑91.6)
Suicide	378	57.3% (49.1‑65.1)	124	53.9% (40.3‑66.9)	237	59.8% (49.2‑69.5)
Spouse or partner violence	142	27.0% (17.9‑38.4)	43	41.3% (22.1‑63.6)	92	21.7% (12.3‑35.4)
Asked if injured by Homicide, Suicide, or Spouse or partner violence respectively
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Refused', 'Yes', 'No', 'I don’t know' and 'Prefer not to respond'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.9

How concerned are you that you personally could be shot or killed by a firearm?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1535)	Yes (N=491)	No (N=981)
Moderately or Very concerned	29.9% (26.6‑33.4)	20.6% (16.2‑25.9)	35.0% (30.5‑39.7)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Not concerned at all, Somewhat concerned, Moderately concerned, Very concerned and Prefer not to respond'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘How concerned are you that you personally could be shot or killed by a firearm?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.10

Have you ever been threatened by someone with a firearm? This could include someone displaying, brandishing, pointing, or verbally threatening to use a firearm.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1535)	Yes (N=493)	No (N=979)
Yes	21.4% (18.5‑24.7)	29.0% (23.4‑35.4)	17.0% (13.8‑20.9)
No	78.6% (75.3‑81.5)	71.0% (64.6‑76.6)	83.0% (79.1‑86.2)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you ever been threatened by someone with a firearm? This could include someone displaying, brandishing, pointing, or verbally threatening to use a firearm.’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.11

Who threatened you with a firearm?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=365)	Yes (N=151)	No (N=198)
An intimate partner, such as a spouse or dating partner	10.9% (7.6‑15.5)	9.7% (5.7‑16.1)	10.8% (6.3‑18.0)
Another family member	11.4% (7.6‑16.6)	8.8% (5.0‑15.2)	13.0% (7.3‑22.0)
A friend	11.0% (7.2‑16.3)	13.5% (7.9‑22.2)	8.6% (4.1‑17.1)
An acquaintance or someone you don’t know very well	13.2% (8.7‑19.4)	8.9% (5.2‑15.1)	16.3% (9.0‑27.7)
A stranger	62.4% (54.3‑69.8)	62.8% (50.7‑73.5)	64.2% (52.7‑74.3)
Someone else	13.8% (8.9‑20.8)	21.4% (12.4‑34.3)	4.9% (2.5‑9.7)
I was threatened in the line of duty	8.7% (5.1‑14.4)	11.6% (6.0‑21.5)	6.0% (2.3‑14.7)
Asked if ever threatened by someone with a firearm
Respondents could select multiple responses
a ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Who threatened you with a firearm?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.12

Have you ever personally been shot or injured by someone with a firearm? This could include being shot or being struck with any part of a firearm.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1541)	Yes (N=492)	No (N=985)
Yes	3.3% (2.4‑4.5)	5.5% (3.9‑7.7)	2.2% (1.2‑3.9)
No	96.7% (95.5‑97.6)	94.5% (92.3‑96.1)	97.8% (96.1‑98.8)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you ever personally been shot or injured by someone with a firearm? This could include being shot or being struck with any part of a firearm.’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

1.13

Who shot or injured you with a firearm?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=87)	Yes (N=55)	No (N=30)
An intimate partner, such as a spouse or dating partner	28.8% (16.9‑44.5)	37.0% (22.0‑55.1)	18.6% (4.5‑52.3)
Another family member	33.3% (20.3‑49.5)	29.4% (16.3‑47.1)	39.7% (16.1‑69.3)
A friend	33.5% (21.5‑48.0)	43.8% (28.0‑61.1)	20.5% (7.3‑45.8)
An acquaintance or someone you don’t know very well	20.9% (11.0‑36.1)	21.8% (10.8‑39.0)	20.5% (5.6‑52.9)
A stranger	43.7% (28.9‑59.7)	46.8% (30.2‑64.1)	41.1% (16.5‑71.1)
Someone else	11.9% (5.6‑23.7)	20.1% (9.5‑37.9)	1.1% (0.2‑5.2)
Myself	18.4% (8.9‑34.3)	16.7% (8.2‑30.9)	18.3% (3.7‑56.5)
I was shot or injured in the line of duty	8.9% (2.1‑31.3)	3.9% (0.7‑18.1)	15.6% (2.1‑60.9)
Asked if shot or injured with a firearm
Respondents could select multiple responses
a ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Who shot or injured you with a firearm?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Firearm Policy

2.1

To the best of your knowledge, does Colorado have a law…
				Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Item	Response	Overall		Yes		No
		N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
…that leads to consequences for firearm owners if they store their firearms in a way that allows access by unsupervised children?	Yes	1550	46.1% (42.3‑49.9)	494	55.9% (49.3‑62.3)	990	40.7% (36.0‑45.6)
	No		10.6% (8.4‑13.3)		6.0% (4.0‑9.0)		13.5% (10.3‑17.6)
	I don’t know		43.3% (39.6‑47.1)		38.1% (31.9‑44.7)		45.7% (41.0‑50.6)
…requiring firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to the police?	Yes	1548	60.4% (56.6‑64.1)	494	68.5% (62.2‑74.1)	988	55.8% (50.9‑60.6)
	No		7.4% (5.7‑9.7)		6.2% (4.0‑9.7)		8.4% (5.9‑11.7)
	I don’t know		32.2% (28.7‑35.8)		25.3% (20.1‑31.3)		35.8% (31.3‑40.7)
…requiring a background check prior to transferring or gifting a firearm to an immediate family member, such as an adult child or sibling? †	Yes	1550	48.6% (44.8‑52.4)	494	55.2% (48.6‑61.6)	990	45.7% (40.9‑50.5)
	No		13.4% (10.9‑16.3)		14.8% (10.7‑20.2)		12.9% (9.8‑16.8)
	I don’t know		38.0% (34.4‑41.8)		30.0% (24.5‑36.2)		41.4% (36.7‑46.3)
…requiring individuals to be added to a state or federal registry of firearm owners when they purchase a firearm? †	Yes	1551	48.2% (44.4‑52.0)	494	50.6% (44.1‑57.1)	991	47.1% (42.3‑52.0)
	No		16.3% (13.5‑19.5)		19.6% (14.7‑25.6)		15.0% (11.7‑19.1)
	I don’t know		35.5% (32.0‑39.2)		29.8% (24.3‑35.9)		37.8% (33.3‑42.6)
…allowing certain individuals, such as law enforcement or family members, to ask a judge to make it temporarily illegal for someone to have or buy firearms if that person is believed to be an immediate danger to themselves or others	Yes	1549	53.0% (49.1‑56.7)	494	59.6% (53.1‑65.9)	989	49.3% (44.4‑54.1)
	No		8.3% (6.4‑10.6)		7.0% (4.5‑10.7)		9.0% (6.5‑12.4)
	I don’t know		38.8% (35.1‑42.6)		33.4% (27.5‑39.9)		41.7% (37.0‑46.6)
…requiring that firearms in vehicles are stored in a locked container out of plain view?	Yes	1549	44.7% (40.9‑48.5)	494	53.9% (47.3‑60.3)	989	40.5% (35.9‑45.4)
	No		10.6% (8.6‑13.1)		14.2% (10.3‑19.3)		8.4% (6.2‑11.4)
	I don’t know		44.7% (40.9‑48.5)		31.9% (26.1‑38.4)		51.0% (46.2‑55.9)
…prohibiting possession of personally manufactured firearms (firearms that can be made by individuals and do not have a serial number)?	Yes	1550	42.2% (38.5‑46.0)	494	46.0% (39.5‑52.5)	990	39.3% (34.7‑44.1)
	No		9.7% (7.7‑12.3)		9.6% (6.5‑13.9)		10.2% (7.5‑13.8)
	I don’t know		48.0% (44.2‑51.9)		44.5% (38.1‑51.1)		50.5% (45.6‑55.4)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Yes', 'No' and 'I don’t know'
† Indicates laws that do not exist in Colorado
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘To the best of your knowledge, does Colorado have a law…’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.2

Please indicate your level of support or opposition for the following policies:
Support or Strongly support selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Preventing persons with severe mental illness from owning firearms?	1518	91.1% (88.6‑93.2)	486	89.4% (84.0‑93.1)	971	91.8% (88.7‑94.1)
Requiring a permit to purchase a firearm?	1532	79.4% (76.1‑82.3)	490	68.7% (62.2‑74.5)	978	85.4% (81.5‑88.6)
Requiring legal firearm owners to obtain a permit to carry a firearm that is not concealed, known as open carrying?	1518	76.6% (73.2‑79.8)	489	61.5% (54.9‑67.7)	967	84.4% (80.4‑87.7)
Requiring a firearm safety course before the purchase of a firearm?	1518	84.9% (81.7‑87.6)	485	77.0% (70.8‑82.2)	972	88.9% (85.1‑91.8)
Red flag laws?	1364	80.5% (76.8‑83.7)	442	74.0% (67.2‑79.8)	868	83.9% (79.3‑87.7)
Allowing staff in K-12 schools to carry firearms on school grounds?	1471	49.7% (45.8‑53.6)	476	62.2% (55.5‑68.5)	940	42.7% (37.8‑47.7)
Ensuring that all abusers who are issued a domestic violence protection order are required to turn over their firearms?	1502	89.2% (86.7‑91.4)	483	88.0% (83.4‑91.4)	960	90.2% (86.8‑92.8)
Allowing health insurance companies to reimburse organizations who provide violence intervention services, such as responding to and de-escalating violent situations, mentori	1380	86.3% (83.6‑88.7)	449	84.6% (79.6‑88.5)	879	87.4% (83.8‑90.3)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Strongly oppose', 'Oppose', 'Support' and 'Strongly support'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Please indicate your level of support or opposition for the following policies:’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.3

In general, how appropriate is it for an ERPO to be issued by a judge in the following scenarios?
Sometimes, Usually, or Always appropriate selected
			Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Items	Overall		Yes		No
	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
The person is experiencing a severe emotional crisis	1457	93.4% (91.2‑95.0)	478	92.8% (88.5‑95.6)	923	93.9% (91.2‑95.8)
The person has dementia or other cognitive impairment	1474	92.1% (89.8‑93.9)	482	91.9% (87.4‑94.9)	933	92.2% (89.2‑94.4)
The person has threatened to physically hurt themselves	1474	92.2% (90.0‑94.0)	481	92.1% (87.6‑95.1)	934	92.1% (89.3‑94.3)
The person has threatened to physically hurt you or someone else	1476	92.7% (90.5‑94.4)	483	93.5% (89.3‑96.2)	933	92.1% (89.2‑94.3)
The person has threatened to physically hurt a group of people	1482	93.1% (91.0‑94.7)	486	93.4% (89.3‑96.0)	935	92.8% (90.0‑94.8)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Never appropriate', 'Sometimes appropriate', 'Usually appropriate' and 'Always appropriate'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In general, how appropriate is it for an ERPO to be issued by a judge in the following scenarios?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.4

In your opinion, should firearm laws in Colorado be stronger, less strong, or are they about right?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1549)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=990)
They should be less strong	18.3% (15.4‑21.7)	27.4% (21.9‑33.7)	13.6% (10.2‑17.8)
They are about right	28.7% (25.4‑32.2)	36.7% (30.7‑43.2)	24.2% (20.3‑28.5)
They should be stronger	39.7% (36.1‑43.4)	22.6% (17.7‑28.4)	49.7% (44.8‑54.6)
I don’t know	13.3% (10.8‑16.2)	13.3% (9.3‑18.7)	12.5% (9.6‑16.3)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In your opinion, should firearm laws in Colorado be stronger, less strong, or are they about right?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.5

In general, how appropriate is it for parents/guardians to ask how firearms are stored before their children visit or spend time in other people’s homes?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1468)	Yes (N=473)	No (N=936)
Sometimes, Usually, or Always appropriate	96.3% (94.7‑97.4)	95.2% (92.2‑97.1)	96.7% (94.6‑98.0)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Never appropriate, Sometimes appropriate, Usually appropriate, Always appropriate and I don’t know'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In general, how appropriate is it for parents/guardians to ask how firearms are stored before their children visit or spend time in other people’s homes?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.6

In general, how appropriate is it for doctors and health professionals to talk to their patients (or their patients’ parents/guardians) about how firearms are stored?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1438)	Yes (N=476)	No (N=901)
Sometimes, Usually, or Always appropriate	82.7% (79.3‑85.6)	77.4% (71.1‑82.5)	85.4% (81.1‑88.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Never appropriate, Sometimes appropriate, Usually appropriate, Always appropriate and I don’t know'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In general, how appropriate is it for doctors and health professionals to talk to their patients (or their patients’ parents/guardians) about how firearms are stored?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Firearm Injury Prevention

Let’s Talk Guns Colorado

Seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish	36.4% (33.0‑40.1)	37.5% (31.6‑43.9)	36.8% (32.4‑41.5)
Constructed from several survey responses
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Not seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish and Seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.7

Have you heard of the “Let’s Talk Guns Colorado” campaign?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Yes	15.5% (13.1‑18.3)	17.3% (13.3‑22.2)	15.2% (12.1‑18.8)
No	80.2% (77.1‑82.9)	77.6% (72.0‑82.4)	81.0% (77.1‑84.4)
I don’t know	4.3% (3.0‑6.2)	5.1% (2.7‑9.5)	3.8% (2.4‑5.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.8

Has seen LTGC Safe Storage campaign
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Has seen LTGC Safe Storage campaign	26.5% (23.5‑29.8)	28.8% (23.7‑34.5)	25.6% (21.8‑29.9)
Constructed from several survey responses
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Has not seen LTGC Safe Storage campaign (or IDK) and Has seen LTGC Safe Storage campaign'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Has seen LTGC ERPO campaign
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Has seen LTGC ERPO campaign	17.5% (15.0‑20.3)	20.1% (15.5‑25.6)	16.2% (13.2‑19.7)
Constructed from several survey responses
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Has not seen LTGC ERPO campaign (or IDK) and Has seen LTGC ERPO campaign'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Has seen LTGC Safe Storage logo
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Has seen LTGC Safe Storage logo	14.7% (12.3‑17.4)	14.9% (11.1‑19.8)	15.1% (12.1‑18.8)
Constructed from several survey responses
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Has not seen LTGC Safe Storage logo (or IDK) and Has seen LTGC Safe Storage logo'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Has seen LTGC ERPO logo
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Has seen LTGC ERPO logo	13.3% (11.2‑15.8)	15.2% (11.5‑19.9)	12.6% (9.9‑15.9)
Constructed from several survey responses
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Has not seen LTGC ERPO logo (or IDK) and Has seen LTGC ERPO logo'
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.9

In what ways did you engage with the “Let’s Talk Guns Colorado” campaign?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=686)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Visited the website	14.0% (10.7‑18.1)	13.6% (8.8‑20.6)	14.6% (10.4‑20.2)
Saw a commercial on television or while streaming TV online	60.8% (54.8‑66.4)	66.7% (56.4‑75.7)	57.4% (49.9‑64.7)
Saw an ad while browsing the internet or on social media	19.7% (15.4‑24.8)	24.0% (16.5‑33.6)	17.5% (12.4‑24.0)
Followed one or more social media accounts	11.1% (8.2‑14.9)	9.7% (6.2‑14.8)	12.4% (8.3‑18.0)
Saw a billboard or poster during my day-to-day activities	9.1% (6.3‑13.1)	7.8% (4.8‑12.4)	9.8% (5.8‑15.9)
I don’t remember how I engaged with the campaign	9.2% (5.8‑14.2)	10.0% (4.7‑20.1)	8.6% (4.7‑15.2)
None of these	15.2% (11.5‑19.8)	8.6% (4.5‑15.7)	18.7% (13.6‑25.1)
Asked if seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.10

Did the campaign influence you in any way?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=684)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
I learned more but didn’t make any changes in my life.	27.9% (23.1‑33.4)	22.1% (15.6‑30.3)	31.6% (25.1‑39.0)
I started talking with my family about firearm safety or how we can prevent firearm-related injuries or violence.	14.9% (11.6‑18.9)	17.4% (11.4‑25.6)	13.8% (10.2‑18.5)
I started talking with people other than my family about firearm safety, or how we can prevent firearm-related injuries or violence.	13.0% (9.7‑17.1)	11.8% (7.8‑17.6)	14.1% (9.7‑20.2)
I changed the way I store my firearms or ammunition to make them more secure.	10.9% (7.8‑15.1)	10.9% (7.1‑16.4)	11.3% (7.0‑17.7)
I started regularly inspecting my firearms to ensure that they were in good working order.	8.1% (5.9‑11.0)	7.2% (4.7‑10.8)	8.8% (5.7‑13.3)
I took a firearm safety training or class.	7.2% (5.0‑10.3)	11.2% (7.0‑17.5)	5.0% (2.8‑8.9)
I shared information about Extreme Risk Protection Orders with a family member, friend, or member of my community.	7.4% (5.4‑10.0)	10.2% (6.5‑15.6)	5.9% (3.7‑9.1)
I petitioned for an Extreme Risk Protection Order.	2.3% (1.4‑3.8)	4.2% (2.2‑7.9)	1.1% (0.4‑2.8)
I reported a lost or stolen firearm.	1.9% (1.0‑3.7)	2.2% (1.0‑4.8)	1.6% (0.5‑4.9)
I made some other change not listed here.	5.3% (3.3‑8.4)	8.2% (3.9‑16.2)	3.6% (2.1‑6.0)
I was not influenced by the campaign	45.5% (39.7‑51.4)	51.0% (41.2‑60.8)	41.4% (34.3‑48.9)
Asked if seen or heard of any LTGC campaign in English or Spanish
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

2.11

In which of the following places or ways have you learned about preventing firearm-related injuries or violence?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
My church	8.6% (6.9‑10.6)	8.1% (5.8‑11.3)	8.9% (6.6‑11.8)
My child(ren)’s school(s)	13.2% (11.0‑15.9)	12.6% (9.3‑16.9)	14.0% (10.9‑17.6)
My place of work	24.1% (21.1‑27.4)	24.7% (19.9‑30.4)	24.8% (20.9‑29.3)
During a health care visit	12.2% (10.0‑14.8)	9.6% (6.8‑13.3)	14.4% (11.2‑18.2)
When someone came to my home to provide social, health, or family supports (“in-home visit”)	7.0% (5.6‑8.9)	7.0% (4.7‑10.5)	7.4% (5.5‑9.9)
When I visited an agency to receive services for me or my family’s financial or social needs	6.8% (5.3‑8.8)	5.7% (3.5‑9.0)	7.6% (5.5‑10.4)
During an interaction with a law enforcement officer	14.6% (12.0‑17.5)	16.4% (12.2‑21.8)	14.0% (10.9‑17.8)
At a firearm business such as a retailer or range	26.6% (23.3‑30.2)	41.6% (35.2‑48.3)	18.6% (15.0‑22.8)
At a community program or event	15.2% (12.7‑18.2)	16.2% (11.9‑21.8)	15.3% (12.2‑19.1)
In personal conversations with my family members	48.8% (45.0‑52.6)	63.0% (56.7‑68.9)	41.1% (36.3‑46.0)
In personal conversations with my friends	41.5% (37.8‑45.3)	47.7% (41.2‑54.2)	38.9% (34.2‑43.8)
From parents of my children’s friends	8.7% (7.0‑10.7)	9.2% (6.8‑12.5)	8.9% (6.7‑11.8)
Through social media	25.4% (22.2‑28.9)	25.1% (19.9‑31.3)	26.7% (22.5‑31.3)
In an internet/web search	26.7% (23.4‑30.2)	26.4% (21.0‑32.5)	27.2% (23.0‑31.9)
On television (including while streaming)	28.1% (25.0‑31.4)	26.6% (21.7‑32.1)	29.0% (25.0‑33.4)
On the radio	11.0% (9.1‑13.3)	11.1% (8.2‑14.9)	11.5% (9.0‑14.7)
Listening to podcasts	11.6% (9.6‑14.1)	10.9% (7.6‑15.2)	12.6% (10.0‑15.9)
On posters or billboards in my community	16.4% (13.7‑19.6)	15.7% (11.6‑21.0)	17.1% (13.5‑21.4)
From a newsletter	8.7% (6.8‑11.1)	8.1% (5.4‑12.0)	9.6% (7.1‑13.0)
Some other way	23.7% (20.6‑27.0)	31.2% (25.4‑37.6)	18.7% (15.3‑22.7)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Firearm Access

3.1

Do you have children or minors (under 18) who live, visit, or stay in your home?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1547)	Yes (N=493)	No (N=989)
Yes	42.1% (38.3‑45.9)	46.4% (39.9‑53.0)	39.7% (35.0‑44.7)
No	57.9% (54.1‑61.7)	53.6% (47.0‑60.1)	60.3% (55.3‑65.0)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Do you have children or minors (under 18) who live, visit, or stay in your home?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.2

Do you personally own any firearm(s)?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1545)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Yes	34.6% (31.0‑38.4)	72.1% (65.7‑77.7)	14.9% (11.6‑19.0)
No	65.4% (61.6‑69.0)	27.9% (22.3‑34.3)	85.1% (81.0‑88.4)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Do you personally own any firearm(s)?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.3

Please indicate the reason(s) you own firearms.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=514)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
For my own protection	75.1% (69.4‑80.0)	78.6% (72.3‑83.8)	66.1% (52.9‑77.2)
To protect my family	67.5% (61.3‑73.1)	68.0% (60.9‑74.4)	66.8% (53.5‑77.9)
To protect my community	28.7% (23.0‑35.1)	27.5% (21.3‑34.6)	32.8% (20.8‑47.6)
To protect my property	50.2% (43.7‑56.8)	49.4% (41.8‑56.9)	52.1% (38.6‑65.3)
To exercise my constitutional rights	44.8% (38.3‑51.5)	45.1% (37.7‑52.8)	43.9% (30.9‑57.9)
I collect them	17.1% (12.4‑23.0)	14.5% (9.8‑20.8)	24.4% (14.0‑39.1)
It is a tradition in my family	15.9% (11.6‑21.3)	17.6% (12.5‑24.2)	11.5% (5.4‑22.8)
I inherited them	28.5% (23.1‑34.7)	29.5% (23.2‑36.7)	25.4% (15.7‑38.4)
For hunting	36.2% (29.9‑43.0)	37.0% (29.8‑44.8)	34.8% (22.9‑48.9)
For sport shooting or competition	29.1% (23.4‑35.6)	30.1% (23.5‑37.6)	26.0% (15.6‑40.1)
I use them for my job	3.9% (2.3‑6.4)	4.1% (2.4‑7.0)	3.2% (0.8‑12.2)
To manage wildlife/pests on my property	12.2% (8.5‑17.3)	13.4% (8.9‑19.5)	9.4% (3.9‑20.8)
None of these	1.6% (0.7‑3.9)	0.9% (0.3‑3.1)	3.2% (0.8‑11.5)
Asked if personally owns firearms
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.4

Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Response	Overall (N= 1544 )
Yes	35.0% (31.5‑38.8)
No	61.0% (57.2‑64.7)
I don’t know	3.9% (2.7‑5.6)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.5

Have you ever taken a training or class about firearm safety?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=644)	Yes (N=491)	No (N=146)
Yes	70.6% (65.0‑75.6)	67.3% (60.9‑73.1)	82.8% (72.0‑90.1)
No	29.4% (24.4‑35.0)	32.7% (26.9‑39.1)	17.2% (9.9‑28.0)
Asked if personally owns firearms or if firearms in householed
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you ever taken a training or class about firearm safety?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.6

Did the training or class have any information about the following:
				Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
Item	Response	Overall		Yes		No
		N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)	N	% (95% CI)
Preventing accidental injuries involving firearms	Yes	446	93.3% (89.2‑95.8)	329	95.2% (92.0‑97.2)	112	87.0% (72.6‑94.4)
	No		2.7% (1.5‑4.7)		2.0% (1.0‑3.9)		4.8% (1.7‑12.7)
	I don’t remember		4.1% (2.0‑8.1)		2.8% (1.3‑6.0)		8.2% (2.5‑24.2)
Preventing suicide involving firearms	Yes	446	44.1% (37.2‑51.2)	329	41.5% (33.9‑49.5)	112	53.2% (37.7‑68.1)
	No		38.1% (31.4‑45.3)		40.0% (32.3‑48.2)		32.0% (19.3‑47.9)
	I don’t remember		17.8% (13.0‑23.8)		18.5% (13.1‑25.5)		14.9% (6.8‑29.6)
Securely storing firearms by using locking devices	Yes	446	88.9% (83.7‑92.6)	329	89.2% (83.5‑93.0)	112	87.7% (72.3‑95.1)
	No		7.3% (4.4‑11.7)		7.5% (4.3‑12.9)		6.7% (2.4‑17.4)
	I don’t remember		3.9% (1.8‑7.9)		3.3% (1.6‑6.7)		5.6% (1.1‑24.8)
Securely storing firearms by unloading firearms	Yes	446	90.1% (84.7‑93.7)	329	89.7% (83.4‑93.8)	112	91.0% (76.5‑96.9)
	No		7.5% (4.5‑12.2)		8.9% (5.1‑15.2)		3.0% (1.3‑7.1)
	I don’t remember		2.5% (0.9‑6.6)		1.4% (0.5‑3.7)		6.0% (1.2‑24.2)
Securely storing firearms by keeping ammunition separate from firearms	Yes	445	76.1% (69.1‑81.9)	329	75.7% (67.7‑82.2)	111	77.7% (61.3‑88.4)
	No		15.2% (10.5‑21.6)		16.3% (10.8‑23.9)		12.1% (4.9‑27.0)
	I don’t remember		8.7% (5.4‑13.8)		8.0% (4.6‑13.5)		10.2% (3.6‑26.0)
Preventing firearm misuse by avoiding substances while handling firearms	Yes	445	82.6% (76.7‑87.2)	329	82.2% (75.8‑87.2)	111	83.3% (66.5‑92.6)
	No		11.0% (7.3‑16.3)		11.2% (7.1‑17.1)		10.9% (4.2‑25.6)
	I don’t remember		6.4% (3.9‑10.4)		6.6% (4.1‑10.5)		5.8% (1.1‑25.0)
Preventing children or other unauthorized users from accessing firearms	Yes	445	89.5% (84.7‑92.9)	329	90.4% (85.4‑93.8)	111	86.4% (72.1‑94.0)
	No		6.1% (3.7‑10.0)		5.9% (3.2‑10.7)		7.0% (2.9‑15.7)
	I don’t remember		4.4% (2.3‑8.2)		3.7% (2.0‑6.6)		6.6% (1.6‑24.0)
Asked if taken firearm safety class
Respondents could select only one response per item. Possible responses include: 'Yes', 'No' and 'I don’t remember'
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Did the training or class have any information about the following:’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.7

How likely is it that you will purchase any firearm(s) in the next year?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1524)	Yes (N=488)	No (N=981)
Probably or Definitely will	16.8% (14.1‑19.9)	23.3% (18.1‑29.4)	13.5% (10.5‑17.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response. Possible responses include: 'Definitely will not, Probably will not, Unsure, Probably will, Definitely will and Prefer not to respond'
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘How likely is it that you will purchase any firearm(s) in the next year?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.8

Please indicate the reason(s) why you might purchase a firearm in the next year.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=560)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
For my own protection	71.7% (65.7‑77.1)	72.2% (62.8‑80.0)	71.3% (62.8‑78.6)
To protect my family	62.7% (56.0‑68.9)	59.5% (49.3‑69.0)	64.8% (55.4‑73.2)
To protect my community	27.3% (21.9‑33.6)	30.4% (22.2‑40.0)	25.8% (18.5‑34.7)
To protect my property	48.9% (42.3‑55.5)	52.1% (42.1‑62.0)	46.7% (37.6‑56.0)
To exercise my Constitutional rights	36.7% (30.4‑43.6)	50.0% (40.0‑59.9)	28.6% (20.4‑38.4)
I collect them	17.0% (12.5‑22.9)	17.1% (11.2‑25.3)	18.0% (11.4‑27.1)
It is a tradition in my family	7.7% (4.9‑11.8)	13.3% (8.3‑20.8)	3.9% (1.4‑10.5)
I inherited them	7.6% (4.6‑12.4)	11.6% (6.2‑20.4)	5.2% (2.2‑12.0)
For hunting	21.5% (16.4‑27.7)	30.0% (21.5‑40.3)	16.3% (10.3‑24.8)
For sport shooting or competition	19.7% (14.9‑25.6)	28.7% (20.3‑38.7)	13.6% (8.3‑21.4)
I use them for my job	2.4% (1.4‑4.2)	5.0% (2.7‑9.2)	0.6% (0.1‑2.1)
To manage wildlife/pests on my property	4.9% (3.0‑7.8)	7.8% (4.3‑13.8)	3.1% (1.4‑6.5)
None of these	4.0% (2.0‑8.0)	3.7% (1.2‑11.1)	4.2% (1.6‑10.5)
Asked if will buy a firearm (unsure, probably will, definitely will)
Respondents could select multiple responses
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.9

Do you plan to take a training or class about firearm safety if you purchase a firearm?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=560)	Yes (N=226)	No (N=316)
Yes	44.6% (38.1‑51.2)	31.8% (23.8‑40.9)	52.0% (42.7‑61.2)
No, because I have already taken a class	41.8% (35.3‑48.6)	57.3% (47.5‑66.6)	32.9% (24.7‑42.3)
No, and I have not already taken a class	8.4% (5.2‑13.3)	5.8% (2.8‑11.6)	9.7% (4.9‑18.0)
I don’t know	5.2% (3.0‑9.0)	5.1% (2.4‑10.8)	5.5% (2.5‑11.8)
Asked if will buy a firearm (unsure, probably will, definitely will)
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.10

Do you plan to purchase any external locking devices if you purchase a firearm? This could include a cable or trigger lock, a locked container, such as a cabinet, gun safe, or lockbox, or using biometric technology.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=560)	Yes (N=226)	No (N=316)
Yes	45.2% (38.7‑51.8)	38.1% (29.0‑48.1)	49.0% (39.8‑58.2)
No, because I already have appropriate locking devices	33.6% (27.4‑40.4)	46.7% (36.8‑56.9)	25.4% (17.7‑34.9)
No, because I do not plan to use locking devices	11.0% (7.6‑15.8)	11.7% (6.8‑19.6)	11.3% (6.7‑18.4)
I don’t know	10.1% (6.7‑15.1)	3.5% (1.3‑8.7)	14.4% (8.8‑22.6)
Asked if will buy a firearm (unsure, probably will, definitely will)
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.11

How long would it take you to get and be ready to fire a loaded gun? The gun could be yours or someone else's.
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1536)	Yes (N=493)	No (N=984)
I could not get a loaded gun	27.1% (23.9‑30.5)	9.6% (6.3‑14.3)	36.1% (31.7‑40.8)
Less than 10 minutes	37.4% (33.7‑41.2)	66.4% (60.2‑72.2)	21.5% (17.5‑26.1)
10 or more minutes, but less than 1 hour	13.5% (11.1‑16.4)	17.1% (12.8‑22.6)	12.0% (9.2‑15.5)
1 or more hours, but less than 4 hours	5.1% (3.7‑7.0)	2.9% (1.6‑5.3)	6.2% (4.2‑9.1)
4 or more hours, but less than 24 hours	5.9% (4.3‑7.9)	2.3% (1.3‑4.0)	7.8% (5.4‑11.0)
24 or more hours	11.1% (8.9‑13.7)	1.6% (0.8‑3.0)	16.4% (13.0‑20.5)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘How long would it take you to get and be ready to fire a loaded gun? The gun could be yours or someone else’s.’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.12

How many firearms are in or around your home of each type below?
Item	Response	Overall
		N	% (95% CI)
Handguns	None (0)	494	10.9% (7.6‑15.3)
	1		33.8% (28.0‑40.2)
	2-4		36.4% (30.3‑43.1)
	5 or more		9.1% (6.0‑13.5)
	I don’t know		9.8% (6.4‑14.7)
Long guns	None (0)	494	21.9% (17.1‑27.6)
	1		24.8% (19.8‑30.5)
	2-4		22.4% (17.3‑28.4)
	5 or more		19.6% (14.7‑25.6)
	I don’t know		11.4% (7.5‑16.8)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response per item

3.13

In your household, who would have the ability to access a household firearm if you were not present?
Response	Overall (N= 493 )
Spouse or partner	66.5% (60.2‑72.3)
Child(ren) (12 and under)	1.8% (1.0‑3.2)
Child(ren) (13-17)	4.1% (2.5‑6.7)
Other adults (18 and over)	27.7% (22.0‑34.2)
No one/none of the above	15.9% (12.1‑20.6)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select multiple responses

3.14

Which of these things, if any, have you done with the child(ren)/minor(s) in your home regarding household firearms?
Response	Overall (N= 224 )
Talked about rules of safe firearm handling	58.5% (48.5‑67.9)
Personally taught the child/minor how to use a firearm	29.3% (21.8‑38.1)
Arranged for the child/minor to take a firearm handling course/training	21.7% (15.3‑29.8)
Provided opportunities to participate in shooting activities	22.5% (15.7‑31.1)
None of these	35.4% (26.3‑45.7)
Asked if children and firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select multiple responses

3.15

How often does someone in your household check the location(s) where you keep your firearm(s) to see if anything is missing?
Response	Overall (N= 494 )
Daily	22.5% (17.4‑28.7)
Weekly	22.8% (17.8‑28.9)
Monthly	12.2% (8.7‑16.9)
Every few months	12.3% (8.7‑17.1)
Once per year	2.4% (1.4‑4.1)
Never	12.5% (8.8‑17.5)
I don’t know	15.2% (11.0‑20.6)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response

3.16

For the firearm(s) in or around your home, approximately how often in the past year have you fired any of them?
Response	Overall (N= 494 )
Daily	2.7% (1.4‑5.1)
Weekly	5.8% (3.9‑8.4)
Monthly	9.4% (6.3‑13.6)
Every few months	22.2% (16.8‑28.7)
Once per year	10.3% (6.9‑15.0)
I have not fired any of them in the last year	49.7% (43.2‑56.2)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response

3.17

Approximately how often in the past month have you carried a firearm in public settings (either openly or concealed)?
Response	Overall (N= 647 )
Every day	7.3% (4.8‑11.0)
2-3 times per week	7.5% (5.2‑10.9)
Once per week	4.1% (2.5‑6.7)
Once every two weeks	0.4% (0.2‑1.0)
Once in the last month	3.7% (2.2‑6.1)
I have not carried a firearm in public in the last month	77.0% (72.0‑81.3)
Asked if personally owns firearms or if firearms in householed
Respondents could select only one response

3.18

In the past year, have you or anyone in your close social circle (family or close friends) handled or used a firearm after drinking alcohol or using a drug, such as marijuana?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1541)	Yes (N=490)	No (N=989)
Yes	3.2% (2.4‑4.3)	5.1% (3.4‑7.5)	2.4% (1.5‑3.8)
No	83.1% (80.1‑85.8)	85.6% (80.5‑89.6)	81.3% (77.2‑84.7)
I don’t know	13.7% (11.2‑16.6)	9.3% (5.9‑14.4)	16.4% (13.0‑20.3)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In the past year, have you or anyone in your close social circle (family or close friends) handled or used a firearm after drinking alcohol or using a drug, such as marijuana?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.19

In the past year, has anyone in your household permanently removed any firearm(s) from your home?
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1550)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Yes	2.3% (1.6‑3.2)	3.6% (2.4‑5.3)	1.5% (0.8‑2.8)
No	94.7% (92.8‑96.1)	93.3% (89.7‑95.6)	96.3% (93.8‑97.8)
I don’t know	3.0% (1.8‑4.9)	3.2% (1.4‑7.0)	2.2% (1.0‑4.7)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In the past year, has anyone in your household permanently removed any firearm(s) from your home?’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

3.20

Are there any firearm(s) in your household that anyone in your household is interested in permanently removing from your home in the next year?
Response	Overall (N= 494 )
Yes	6.7% (4.4‑10.1)
No	86.7% (81.9‑90.3)
I don’t know	6.6% (4.0‑10.8)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response

Firearm Storage

• Most of these charts represent constructs built from survey responses
• Respondents who answered “I don’t know” any firearm storage questions are excluded from the following figures
• For details regarding specific survey questions, please see the appendix

Unlocked Firearms

Unlocked Firearms in Home
Storage Method	Handguns (N = 400)	Long guns (N = 348)	All firearms (N = 443)
All unlocked	25.0% (19.6‑31.3)	25.6% (19.8‑32.3)	21.0% (16.2‑26.7)
At least one unlocked	36.8% (30.3‑43.9)	35.2% (28.4‑42.8)	42.1% (35.5‑48.9)
None unlocked (all locked)	63.2% (56.1‑69.7)	64.8% (57.2‑71.6)	57.9% (51.1‑64.5)
Constructed from several survey responses that were asked of those with fireams in the home.

Loaded Firearms

Loaded Firearms in Home
Storage Method	Handguns (N = 400)	Long guns (N = 348)	All firearms (N = 443)
All loaded	15.1% (10.9‑20.5)	7.0% (4.4‑10.9)	8.6% (5.9‑12.5)
At least one loaded	37.4% (30.7‑44.6)	14.8% (10.5‑20.6)	37.6% (31.2‑44.4)
None loaded (all unloaded)	62.6% (55.4‑69.3)	85.2% (79.4‑89.5)	62.4% (55.6‑68.8)
Constructed from several survey responses that were asked of those with fireams in the home.

Unlocked and Loaded Firearms

Loaded and Unlocked Firearms in Home
Storage Method	Handguns (N = 400)	Long guns (N = 348)	All firearms (N = 443)
All both unlocked and loaded	9.6% (6.1‑14.8)	5.3% (3.1‑8.9)	5.2% (3.1‑8.8)
At least one both unlocked and loaded	21.5% (16.5‑27.6)	11.2% (7.7‑16.1)	22.4% (17.5‑28.2)
None both unlocked and loaded (but may be either unlocked or loaded)	78.5% (72.4‑83.5)	88.8% (83.9‑92.3)	77.6% (71.8‑82.5)
None either unlocked, loaded, or both (all both locked and unloaded)	46.5% (39.3‑53.9)	60.4% (52.7‑67.6)	42.6% (35.9‑49.6)
Constructed from several survey responses that were asked of those with fireams in the home.

Hidden Firearms

Hidden Firearms in Home
Storage Method	Handguns (N = 104)	Long guns (N = 61)	All firearms (N = 118)
All that are both unlocked and loaded are hidden	77.4% (64.0‑86.8)	54.5% (35.6‑72.1)	30.4% (19.7‑43.7)
At least one that is both unlocked and loaded is hidden	94.5% (82.6‑98.4)	88.3% (74.8‑95.1)	91.8% (82.1‑96.4)
None that are both unlocked and loaded are hidden (all are not hidden)	5.5% (1.6‑17.4)	11.7% (4.9‑25.2)	8.2% (3.6‑17.9)
Constructed from several survey responses that were asked of those with fireams in the home.

4.5

You said none of your firearms are loaded and unlocked when not in use. What are the reasons why you do this?
Response	Overall (N= 177 )
To prevent unauthorized access by children living or visiting in my home	56.1% (45.2‑66.4)
To prevent theft of my firearm(s)	33.3% (23.9‑44.1)
There is someone in suicidal crisis in my home	3.1% (1.1‑8.2)
There is someone with an alcohol or drug problem in my home	0.3% (0.1‑1.4)
There is an adult with cognitive impairment or dementia in my home	2.1% (0.6‑7.5)
I have a new roommate or housemate	0.3% (0.1‑1.0)
To keep my firearm(s) in good condition	44.9% (34.1‑56.1)
I think securely storing your firearms is important, regardless of other reasons	89.4% (81.4‑94.2)
I have other reasons not listed here	1.2% (0.2‑5.2)
Asked if all firearms locked and unloaded (stored safely)
Respondents could select multiple responses

4.6

How likely would you be to consider storing these unloaded and locked in the following scenarios?
Probably or Definitely would selected
Item	Overall
	N
To prevent unauthorized access by children living or visiting in my home	239	75.2% (66.6‑82.2)
There are increases in break-ins and thefts in my neighborhood or community	266	35.7% (28.1‑44.2)
Someone in my home is in suicidal crisis	245	78.8% (70.3‑85.4)
Someone in my home has an alcohol or drug problem	233	73.4% (65.0‑80.4)
An adult in my home has a cognitive impairment or dementia	231	76.6% (68.6‑83.1)
I get a new roommate or housemate	217	72.2% (63.4‑79.6)
I want to keep my firearm(s) in good condition	254	62.5% (53.3‑70.9)
Asked if any firearms stored unsafely (unlocked or loaded or IDK)
Respondents could select only one response per item
a ‘Refused’, ‘This scenario does not apply to me’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘How likely would you be to consider storing these unloaded and locked in the following scenarios?’

4.7

Where do you keep ammunition in the household?
Response	Overall (N= 492 )
Stored with some of the loaded firearms	16.0% (11.7‑21.5)
Stored with some of the unloaded firearms	33.1% (27.2‑39.6)
Stored separately from the firearms and in a locked location, such as a locked cabinet or a safe	35.7% (29.8‑42.1)
Stored separately from the firearms and in an unlocked location	27.2% (22.1‑33.1)
I don’t have ammunition in my household	3.0% (1.8‑5.0)
I don’t know	8.8% (5.4‑14.1)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select multiple responses

4.8

Does your household have a plan to store firearm(s) outside the home in the event that a household member is at risk of harming themselves?
Response	Overall (N= 485 )
Yes	26.5% (21.2‑32.6)
No	61.5% (54.9‑67.7)
I don’t know	12.0% (8.2‑17.4)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Does your household have a plan to store firearm(s) outside the home in the event that a household member is at risk of harming themselves?’

4.9

Why doesn’t your household have a plan to store firearm(s) outside the home in the event that a household member is at risk of harming themselves?
Response	Overall (N= 303 )
I didn’t know my household should have a plan.	17.9% (12.4‑25.2)
I don’t think my household needs a plan.	64.8% (56.3‑72.4)
I don’t know where to move my household firearm(s).	13.4% (8.2‑21.1)
It is too uncomfortable to discuss in my household.	1.7% (0.8‑3.5)
I don’t know about laws about storing firearms outside my household.	6.7% (4.0‑10.9)
I don’t know about all the firearms in my household.	5.2% (2.3‑11.4)
I don’t know the lock codes to access the firearms in my household.	4.0% (1.6‑9.5)
I don’t know how to safely handle the firearms in my household.	2.3% (0.9‑5.6)
There are other reasons why this is difficult in my household that are not listed here.	11.8% (7.3‑18.4)
Asked if no plan or doesn't know for out of home storage
Respondents could select multiple responses
a ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Why doesn’t your household have a plan to store firearm(s) outside the home in the event that a household member is at risk of harming themselves?’

4.10

Have you ever temporarily stored someone else’s firearm(s) at a time when they were thinking about harming themselves?
Response	Overall (N= 1532 )
Yes	8.0% (6.2‑10.2)
No	92.0% (89.8‑93.8)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you ever temporarily stored someone else’s firearm(s) at a time when they were thinking about harming themselves?’

4.11

In the past month, if you had to leave your firearm(s) in your vehicle, how often was the firearm stored in the vehicle using a locking device or safe?
Response	Overall (N= 511 )
Never	21.5% (16.4‑27.7)
Sometimes	6.5% (4.0‑10.5)
Usually	3.5% (2.1‑5.8)
Always	11.5% (7.9‑16.5)
I did not have to leave a firearm in my vehicle in the past month	56.9% (50.3‑63.4)
Asked if personally owns firearms
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘In the past month, if you had to leave your firearm(s) in your vehicle, how often was the firearm stored in the vehicle using a locking device or safe?’

4.12

To the best of your knowledge, is there at least one firearm in or around your home kept loaded and outside of a locked container or mechanism?
Response	Overall (N= 487 )
Yes	22.8% (17.9‑28.5)
No	72.5% (66.5‑77.9)
I don’t know	4.6% (2.6‑8.3)
Asked if firearm(s) in household
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘Prefer not to respond’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘To the best of your knowledge, is there at least one firearm in or around your home kept loaded and outside of a locked container or mechanism?’

Demographics

CAUTION: all publications must suppress rows with <10 unweighted respondents in each category These tables have not suppressed those values

Age

Age - 7 Categories
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
18-24	7.5% (5.4‑10.3)	5.9% (3.0‑11.4)	8.2% (5.5‑12.1)
25-34	21.3% (18.0‑24.9)	17.9% (12.7‑24.6)	23.0% (18.9‑27.8)
35-44	17.2% (14.6‑20.2)	17.4% (13.3‑22.4)	17.3% (13.9‑21.3)
45-54	18.1% (15.3‑21.3)	20.0% (15.2‑25.9)	17.6% (14.0‑21.8)
55-64	13.6% (11.5‑16.0)	14.5% (10.8‑19.1)	12.8% (10.2‑15.8)
65-74	14.3% (12.2‑16.8)	15.4% (11.7‑20.1)	13.6% (11.0‑16.7)
75+	8.0% (6.5‑9.9)	8.8% (6.2‑12.5)	7.6% (5.8‑9.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Education

Education (5 Categories)
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
No high school diploma or GED	2.7% (1.7‑4.2)	1.8% (0.7‑4.7)	3.3% (2.0‑5.6)
High school graduate (high school diploma or the equivalent GED)	15.0% (12.4‑18.1)	15.6% (11.1‑21.5)	14.0% (11.0‑17.8)
Some college or Associate's degree	37.5% (33.8‑41.4)	41.3% (34.9‑48.0)	34.5% (29.8‑39.4)
Bachelor's degree	26.3% (23.2‑29.6)	27.2% (22.0‑33.0)	26.5% (22.6‑30.8)
Master’s degree or higher	18.4% (15.8‑21.4)	14.2% (10.7‑18.5)	21.7% (18.0‑25.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Income

Household Income
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Less than $10,000	3.9% (2.8‑5.3)	2.8% (1.6‑4.7)	4.2% (2.7‑6.4)
$10,000 to $24,999	4.4% (3.5‑5.6)	1.5% (0.9‑2.5)	5.6% (4.2‑7.4)
$25,000 to $49,999	11.2% (9.4‑13.3)	7.2% (5.0‑10.5)	12.7% (10.3‑15.5)
$50,000 to $74,999	13.3% (11.2‑15.9)	12.5% (9.3‑16.8)	13.7% (10.9‑17.1)
$75,000 to $99,999	12.9% (10.7‑15.4)	16.6% (12.4‑21.8)	10.9% (8.5‑14.0)
$100,000 to $149,999	29.0% (25.4‑32.9)	31.2% (25.1‑38.0)	28.4% (23.9‑33.4)
$150,000 or more	25.2% (21.9‑28.9)	28.2% (22.5‑34.6)	24.5% (20.3‑29.3)
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Ethnicity

Hispanic ethnicity
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1519)	Yes (N=485)	No (N=970)
Not Hispanic	81.1% (77.8‑84.0)	81.9% (75.9‑86.7)	80.3% (76.0‑84.1)
Hispanic	18.9% (16.0‑22.2)	18.1% (13.3‑24.1)	19.7% (15.9‑24.0)
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Race

Race
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
White	82.7% (79.5‑85.4)	84.2% (78.8‑88.5)	82.6% (78.5‑86.1)
Black or African American	8.5% (6.6‑11.0)	6.9% (4.2‑11.0)	9.1% (6.6‑12.4)
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.8% (1.1‑3.0)	1.3% (0.6‑3.0)	2.1% (1.1‑4.0)
Asian	1.9% (1.0‑3.3)	1.6% (0.5‑4.9)	2.1% (1.1‑4.2)
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0.2% (0.1‑0.6)	0.0% (0.0‑0.0)	0.2% (0.0‑0.5)
2+ races	4.1% (2.6‑6.2)	4.4% (2.1‑8.9)	3.5% (2.0‑6.1)
Missing	0.9% (0.5‑1.5)	1.6% (0.7‑3.4)	0.4% (0.1‑1.0)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Gender

Detailed gender
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Male	49.5% (45.7‑53.3)	50.2% (43.7‑56.7)	49.4% (44.5‑54.3)
Female	50.2% (46.4‑54.0)	49.7% (43.2‑56.3)	50.4% (45.5‑55.2)
Prefer to self-describe	0.3% (0.1‑0.9)	0.0% (0.0‑0.2)	0.2% (0.0‑1.2)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Refused	0.1% (0.0‑0.4)	0.0% (0.0‑0.0)	0.1% (0.0‑0.7)
Gay or lesbian	2.8% (1.9‑4.2)	2.3% (0.9‑5.7)	2.9% (1.8‑4.6)
Straight, that is, not gay	91.4% (89.4‑93.1)	94.3% (91.1‑96.4)	90.2% (87.3‑92.5)
Bisexual	4.2% (3.0‑5.7)	2.5% (1.5‑4.3)	4.9% (3.2‑7.3)
Something else	1.5% (0.9‑2.4)	0.8% (0.3‑2.0)	1.9% (1.1‑3.3)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Veteran Status

Veteran status
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Never served	95.0% (93.3‑96.3)	91.5% (87.4‑94.3)	97.3% (95.8‑98.2)
Previously served	4.0% (2.9‑5.3)	6.3% (4.1‑9.6)	2.3% (1.5‑3.5)
Currently serving	1.0% (0.4‑2.4)	2.2% (0.8‑6.1)	0.4% (0.1‑1.9)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

COFIPS Region

Colorado region
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1551)	Yes (N=494)	No (N=991)
Metro	57.1% (53.3‑60.8)	52.4% (45.9‑58.9)	60.0% (55.1‑64.7)
North Central/Northeast	13.5% (11.1‑16.3)	16.3% (12.1‑21.5)	11.2% (8.5‑14.7)
Pikes Peak	16.3% (13.7‑19.2)	16.6% (12.6‑21.4)	16.4% (13.1‑20.4)
All others	13.2% (10.7‑16.1)	14.7% (10.5‑20.3)	12.4% (9.4‑16.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

Urbanicity

Urbanicity
Response	Overall	Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?
	(N=1515)	Yes (N=485)	No (N=965)
Urban	48.0% (44.1‑51.8)	36.6% (30.7‑42.9)	54.0% (49.0‑58.9)
Rural	10.3% (8.2‑12.8)	14.0% (10.1‑19.1)	8.5% (6.1‑11.7)
suburban	41.8% (38.0‑45.7)	49.4% (42.8‑56.0)	37.5% (32.8‑42.5)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Missing’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Urbanicity’
b ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the quesiton ‘Are there any firearms in or around your home, even if you are not the owner?’

• Other demographic categories are available upon request

Appendix

• This appendix includes the actual survey questions used to derive constructed variables (yellow) and storage outcomes (pink/blue/purple)

Let’s Talk Guns Colorado Questions

Able to view any videos

This question was to determine if respondents could view a video on their device

Were you able to view and hear this video?
Response	Overall (N= 1551 )
Yes	87.7% (85.0‑90.0)
No	12.3% (10.0‑15.0)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response

2.8 - LTGC Storage Video

LTGC storage video (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 1331 )
Yes	26.5% (23.3‑30.0)
No	72.0% (68.5‑75.3)
I don’t know	1.5% (0.8‑2.7)
Asked if video was visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC storage storyboard (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 184 )
Yes	22.6% (14.9‑32.9)
No	74.8% (64.6‑82.8)
I don’t know	2.6% (1.0‑6.6)
Asked if video was not visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC storage video (Only asked to Spanish speakers who could see the demo video.
Other responses suppressed due to <10 respondents.)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)
Response	Overall (N= 34 )
Yes	49.0% (26.4‑71.9)
No	43.3% (21.0‑68.7)
I don’t know	7.7% (1.7‑28.4)
Asked if video was visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)’

LTGC storage storyboard (Spanish)

• Figure suppressed due to <10 respondents

2.8 - LTGC ERPO Video

LTGC ERPO video (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 1332 )
Yes	16.9% (14.3‑19.8)
No	81.9% (78.9‑84.6)
I don’t know	1.2% (0.6‑2.2)
Asked if video was visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC ERPO storyboard (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 184 )
Yes	18.5% (10.8‑29.8)
No	81.1% (69.9‑88.9)
I don’t know	0.4% (0.1‑2.2)
Asked if video was not visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC ERPO video (Spanish)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)
Response	Overall (N= 34 )
Yes	35.6% (17.7‑58.6)
No	56.1% (32.8‑77.0)
I don’t know	8.3% (1.5‑34.5)
Asked if video was visible
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)’

LTGC ERPO storyboard (Spanish)

• Figure suppressed due to <10 respondents

2.8 LTGC Gun Violence Logo

LTGC Gun Violence Logo (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 1515 )
Yes	14.5% (12.1‑17.2)
No	83.1% (80.2‑85.7)
I don’t know	2.4% (1.6‑3.7)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC Gun Violence Logo (Spanish)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)
Response	Overall (N= 35 )
Yes	22.8% (9.9‑44.3)
No	49.4% (26.7‑72.4)
I don’t know	27.7% (10.7‑55.2)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)’

2.8 LTGC ERPO Logo

LTGC ERPO Logo (English)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?
Response	Overall (N= 1516 )
Yes	12.7% (10.6‑15.3)
No	83.9% (81.1‑86.4)
I don’t know	3.3% (2.1‑5.1)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now?’

LTGC Gun Violence Logo (Spanish)

Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)
Response	Overall (N= 35 )
Yes	38.1% (19.6‑60.9)
No	61.9% (39.1‑80.4)
Asked to all respondents
Respondents could select only one response
a ‘Refused’ and ‘I don’t know’ responses are excluded from the denominator for the question ‘Have you seen this educational piece before seeing it now? (Spanish)’

Firearm Storage Survey Questions

Handgun Storage

How many of your household handguns are loaded with ammunition when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 434 )
All	13.9% (10.1‑18.9)
Some	21.6% (16.3‑28.1)
None	58.8% (51.9‑65.5)
I don’t know	5.6% (3.3‑9.5)
Asked if any handguns in home
Respondents could select only one response

How many of your household handguns are unlocked when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 434 )
All	23.5% (18.5‑29.4)
Some	11.1% (7.5‑16.2)
None	58.9% (52.0‑65.5)
I don’t know	6.4% (3.6‑11.2)
Asked if any handguns in home
Respondents could select only one response

How many of your household handguns are loaded with ammunition AND unlocked when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 434 )
All	8.8% (5.6‑13.6)
Some	11.2% (8.0‑15.5)
None	74.0% (67.7‑79.4)
I don’t know	6.0% (3.3‑10.6)
Asked if any handguns in home
Respondents could select only one response

Of your household handguns that are loaded with ammunition and unlocked when not in use, how many are hidden?
Response	Overall (N= 128 )
All	66.9% (54.0‑77.7)
Some	13.0% (7.0‑22.9)
None	6.0% (2.3‑14.6)
I don’t know	14.1% (6.8‑27.0)
Asked if any handguns unlocked and loaded
Respondents could select only one response

Long Gun Storage

How many of your household long guns are loaded with ammunition when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 374 )
All	6.4% (4.0‑10.0)
Some	7.1% (4.2‑11.9)
None	81.1% (74.7‑86.1)
I don’t know	5.4% (2.7‑10.7)
Asked if any long guns in home
Respondents could select only one response

How many of your household long guns are unlocked when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 374 )
All	23.9% (18.6‑30.2)
Some	8.8% (5.2‑14.5)
None	59.4% (51.9‑66.4)
I don’t know	7.9% (4.3‑13.9)
Asked if any long guns in home
Respondents could select only one response

How many of your household long guns are loaded with ammunition AND unlocked when not in use?
Response	Overall (N= 374 )
All	4.8% (2.8‑8.1)
Some	5.4% (3.2‑9.1)
None	84.5% (78.7‑89.0)
I don’t know	5.2% (2.5‑10.6)
Asked if any long guns in home
Respondents could select only one response

Of your household long guns that are loaded with ammunition and unlocked when not in use, how many are hidden?
Response	Overall (N= 77 )
All	37.3% (22.5‑54.9)
Some	22.4% (11.5‑38.9)
None	8.3% (3.7‑17.9)
I don’t know	32.0% (16.3‑53.2)
Asked if any long guns unlocke and loaded
Respondents could select only one response